Contract Director

Sodexo; Buckler's Park; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo seeks a Contract Director to lead and innovate catering, hospitality, and housekeeping services at Wellington College. This influential role requires strategic vision and a proven track record in managing large operations, developing client relationships, and fostering high-quality service standards. Join a recognized leader in facilities services and make a significant impact while enjoying competitive benefits.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Biennial health assessments

Flexible benefits fund of £1,300

33 days holiday (increasing to 36 after 3 years)

Qualifications

• Track record of leadership success in delivering catering, hospitality, and housekeeping services.
• Exceptional leadership skills managing complex stakeholder relationships.
• Proven experience in developing profitable client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic planning and execution of core catering and hospitality services across a large operation.
• Lead and develop General Managers overseeing a workforce of ~200 employees.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in services and client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Flexibility

Innovative consultation

Job description

Sodexo Crowthorne, England, United Kingdom

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• 40hours per week
• Monday to Friday with flexibility to meet business needs
• Competitive salary plus performance bonus

As Contract Director you will provide strategic direction in the delivery of catering, hospitality, retail and housekeeping services across the prestigious Wellington College estate, a large Independent School in Berkshire. This is an exceptional leadership role and one which will allow you to strategically execute a high-quality offering in an environment focussed on best in class service.

The opportunity will suit an experienced catering and hospitality specialist and provide a valuable opportunity to showcase senior leadership skills, build long term client relationships and develop within a growing business.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. This role will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.

What you'll do:

• Oversee the strategic planning and execution of core student catering, hospitality & events, retail and domestic services across a large operation
• Provide innovative consultation and expertise on offer development across catering, hospitality and housekeeping services
• Develop the business strategy in line with current and emerging client needs.
• Lead, engage and develop 3 General Managers to oversee a combined workforce of c. 200 employees
• Foster long term profitable relationships with the client, driving the current business and developing future opportunities
• Become a recognised leader within the Independents by Sodexo business and respected specialist in specific market sectors and by specific clients
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement of people, systems and processes.
• Support the marketing team in identifying opportunities with other clients to maximise profit and growth.

What you'll bring:

• Track record of leadership success in a similar role in a large single site or multi-site role , overseeing the delivery of catering, housekeeping and hospitality services
• Subject matter expertise in high quality hospitality services
• Exceptional leaderships skills and able to manage complex and multiple stakeholder relationships
• Proven experience of developing profitable relationships
• Flexible, with the ability to work under pressure and across a range of shifts and service times
• Strong communication, high influencing and negotiation skills
• Full P&L performance management
• Passion for food and people

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Performance-related bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Biennial health assessments
• A flexible benefits fund of £1,300 to utilise a range of benefits
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) – increasing to 36 after 3 years of service

For more information on all the great benefits Sodexo offer to support you and your loved ones, check out the attached Benefits Guide at the bottom of this advert!

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Facilities Services

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